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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
Fire destroyed the Rit Hey Bros warehouse with feed and grain loss totaling about 600 dollars. The owners, Mr and Mrs A H Fulcher, had no insurance and plan to move to Sterling as Alpine friends offer best wishes.
The Alpine Avalanche publishes the real statement of the Alpine State Bank No. 290 dated February 28 1920. It lists resources including discounts loans real estate bonds and time deposits with totals and recapitulation in a formal bank balance format.
Official statement of the Marathon State Bank Marathon Texas shows resources including loans and discounts 66866 77 bonds and stocks 6206 39 due from approved reserve agents 52984 39 currency 4272 00 specie 3003 52 deposits 38517 54 and other assets. Also lodge notes list Rebekah Lodge meeting times and Alpine Masonic and Woodmen gatherings with officers and sworn attestations dated 1920.
Monday at 10 39 a.m. two year old Fliner Bennett suffered severe facial neck and hand burns when a tent caught fire while children played in a yard. Her mother Mrs Bennett tore away burning clothing and neighbors aided until Dr Taylor arrived. Pneumonia developed Thursday but recovery hoped.
The notice lists Eddie Lee Wade born March 7 1920 died Wednesday afternoon March 10 1920 of pox with private burial and services at Christian Church Monday at 4 o clock conducted by J H Walker assisted by pastors. A separate entry notes a Brights funeral service and burial at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon.
L F Long died Thursday morning March 11 1920 of old age at 77. He was father of J F Long and his remains will be taken to Clyde for burial. J W Ferguson and J Edwards were called to the bedside of their mothers who are ill, leaving Sunday. Mrs Ferguson to Cordelia Oklahoma and Mrs Edwards to Lone Wolf Oklahoma.
An unclear OCR snippet describes conflict related meetings on a Sunday afternoon. It hints at Panter and Societies facing strong internal desires or ambitions. The legible parts mention rising tensions and anticipated strength among members.
Fort Stockton hosted Alpine last Friday with the girls winning and the boys losing 4 to 17. Our team then traveled to Fort Davis early this week and suffered another defeat.
In Pecos excitement grows as the Bell well operates and property rents surge. Investors including Clay Holland and Newt Gourley returned, with Clarence Hord and Ge Dason also back, all optimistic and ready to invest further. S. J. McSpadden and C. E. Kirtley departed to invest, warning others to bring supplies or risk missing the chance.
The Study Club met at the residence of Mrs. Joe with a brief business session. Mesdames John G Sutton and Pe were selected as members. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour followed. Reporter.
The Methodist Missionary Society changes its meeting days from Sundays to the first second and third of the month. Members are asked to take notice of the new schedule and attend accordingly.
Last Sunday a ball team of soldiers came down from Marfa unexpectedly and defeated the Alpine boys by a score of 3 to 2. The game ended with the soldiers ahead in a shining finish.
A church program by the Epworth League features Scripture reading led by Leader and prayers. Mrs Webb conducts social service work with Young People from Bertha Mae Hancock and special music by Menetva Jones. The reading section cites The Rush Howl with an event line motto.
Saint James Episcopal Church in San Frank Gillett announces Monday evening services at 7 p m in the Presbyterian Sharch. Rev C B McClellan BD conducts the welcome hour.
A businessman's wife suffered severe eye strain and redness for years. After trying Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor and hydrastis, a single bottle reportedly brought remarkable relief. Alpine Drug Store advertises Lavoptik as a remedy for weak or inflamed eyes.
The Sunday Schools of the churches will meet at 10 o'clock with Young Peoples meetings in the afternoon. No preaching services except.
The city seeks sealed proposals to issue thirty five thousand dollars for sewer and fifteen thousand for water works. Bonds dated November 15 1919 bear five and a half percent interest for up to thirty years, maturing 1929 to 1948, sold at par to finance sewer and water projects in Alpine Texas. The mayor may reject all bids.
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